Gold Magazine December 2013 - January 2014, Issue 33 | Page 20

WHY? LIMASSOL T he organisation began life as a manufacturer of carbon dioxide under the name T. Ch. Pattichis Manufacturing Chemists and the plant was situated in Limassol for family as well as for practical reasons (availability of space, connections, customer base). It then progressed with the addition of an aerosol line and then a cosmetics range before it went into the production of pharmaceuticals. In 1971, it was decided to move to the First Limassol Industrial Estate, which offered several advantages and the rapid growth that followed did not allow a move. Limassol No Company the scenery but also the cooler temperatures and even the snow in certain months. One of the biggest advantages is the sea, especially for families with children. Also the city is built more or less along parallel roads making driving easier. Limassol is also a cultural centre with its famous Carnival and Wine Festival and it has high standard hotels and restaurants that attract not only residents but lots of visitors too. Lately, the old part of town, especially around the castle, has been given a new lease of life with the many restaurants and cafes which are busy every day of the week. Chris Pattichis Group Chairman, Remedica Description Contact Details D. Nicolaou & Sons Ltd. The Group is one of the largest and most modern commercial organisations in Cyprus, supplying all products needed to build a house and then turn it into a home, from construction materials to decorative items. Head Office: Franklin Roosevelt Avenue, Zakaki, D. Nicolaou Building, Floor 3, 3507 Limassol Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dnicolaou.info D. Zavos Group One of the leading property developers in Cyprus, the Group was established in 1980 and has grown from developing residential and commercial properties on the island to operating internationally, with offices in China, Egypt and London. Head Office: 1, Grivas Dighenis Avenue, Zavos Kriel Court, 3035 Limassol | Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] | e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.zavos.com Da Noi With a varied range of kitchen products as well as door and window fittings, it is one of the leading furniture stores in Cyprus, headquartered in Limassol. Head Office: Iakovou Tompazi Street, Vashiotis Business Center, 3107 Limassol | Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] | e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.danoi.com.cy 29 Deloitte Deloitte Cyprus is among the nation’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services through over 500 people in Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca, working under the international Deloitte brand. Limassol Office: Maximos Plaza, Block 1, 3rd floor, 213, Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, 3030 Limassol Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.deloitte.com/cy‎ 30 Demetriades Group Comprising several departments, including hydraulics, service and parts, rentals and hydrocare, the Demetriades Group provides a variety of services to the construction industry. It also owns the Ministop Express convenience store chain. Head Office: Linopetra Industrial Area, 4011 Limassol Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.demetriadesgroup.com 31 Easy-Forex Trading Since 2003, it has been revolutionizing currency trading in over 150 countries. A pioneer in developing Forex as a consumer product, Easy-Forex continues to lead with customized technology and personal service tailored to all levels of traders. Head Office: Floor 5, Kriel Court, 1, Grivas Dighenis Avenue, 3317 Limassol | Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] | e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.easy-forex.com 32 Ellinas DIY The firm started trading in Limassol in 1998, pioneering the dawn of a new philosophy in ‘Do It Yourself’ marketing in the city, and it continues to improve the services it provides to the amateur craftsman.   Head Office: 148, E. Kannaouros Street, Ipsonas, 4180 Limassol | Tel: [phone] e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ellinasdiy.com 33 ETKO One of the largest wineries on the island, ETKO was founded over 150 years ago. Now a public company, the intake capacity of the Limassol winery is around 30 million kilos of grapes per harvest. Head Office: Tsiflikoudion, 3045 Limassol Tel: [phone] e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.etkowines.com 34 Eureka Group Established in 1959, the Group specialises in consumer products, manufacturing home and personal care goods, as well as food items. Head Office: 234, Ayias Fylaxeos Street, 3083 Limassol Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] e-mail: [email protected] | Website: www.eureka.com.cy 35 EY The recently rebranded Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services. With two locations in Cyprus, it uses its international standards of excellence to serve and grow the local market. Limassol Office: 27-29, Spyros Kyprianou Avenue, Mesa Geitonia, 4003 Limassol | Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] | e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ey.com/CY 36 Fairways One of the leading car dealerships in Cyprus, it trades Renault, Dacia and Mitsubishi Motors. With 8 showrooms in all towns, Fairways has had a major presence in Cyprus for over 35 years. Head Office: 100, Archbishop Makarios Avenue, 3021 Limassol | Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] | e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fairways.com.cy 26 27 28 cover story is now the main area of pharmaceutical production by far, although being away from the capital does present its problems. Limassol is the industrial city of Cyprus with a long tradition and has a smaller percentage of